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  1. Scott Danforth

    old pictures

    Grade school classmate posted this on facetube the other day I'm the ugly cuss in the bottom RH corner
  2. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    boat test should have the numbers for a 2016 with I/O's Edit I did find the VP powered boat. https://boattest.com/boats/cruisers-yachts/338-bow-rider-2015
  3. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercury 9.8 110 outboard

    https://www.oldmercs.com/category_s/2009.htm the service manual is $75
  4. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercury 9.8 110 outboard

    oldmercs site or AOMCI.org
  5. Scott Danforth

    Boat landing lights

    Deviations from the Col Regs is not legal per the USCG https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/1015.pdf
  6. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Wonder what your curve will look like with 18p props
  7. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    It's not a thing. You hang the motor from the hook, and rear mounts. Align, then add the mounts, then realign
  8. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    If you sneeze at any of the bolts or simply run the motor. You need to check alignment (annual requirement) If you pull the motor, even using laser alignment, you HAVE to realign
  9. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    BS. Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, Ilmor, Indmar, PCM all slapped 4-barrels on the vortecs. a bit of knowledge, Edelbrock and Volvo and PCM engines all got their manifolds from BARR Casting house back then. that is why the Volvo Manifolds and the Edelbrock manifolds look extremely similar and both...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 will not shut off constant 12v to coil

    start troubleshooting the wiring. there is not much to the wiring on a points ignition 2.5 liter
  11. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    skyhook is Mercurys virtual anchor technology, where the GPS, steering, throttle, computer, etc. all work in conjunction to hold a boat at a spot.
  12. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Yes, it's acceptable Mine is mounted in a plastic tub with the fuel filter and the two oil filters You will have to make a bracket It's your boat.build it like you want. The cost difference between vortec and non vortec is one tank of fuel. To me, the extra $ for 30 more hp is well spent...
  13. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Most are marine rated. That style was not used by the OEMs. That is usually used by conversions Vehicle installations may use an in-tank pump. However Marine installations do not because of the difference between a 4-cylinder with a carb or a multi point efi or an outboard would require the...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7 TBI still being a pain

    have you done a compression test? all cylinders near 150 psi?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Cobalt 226 vs 220 or something else..

    thats because most marinas have crappy shore power (leaks).
  16. Scott Danforth

    AQ130 Wiring Diagram Drawn

    you know the schematics are in the VP manual
  17. Scott Danforth

    Power steering mount

    Replace your mechanic It's not the mount If it's squealing when you turn the wheel, that's a loose belt. Go back to the tensioner
  18. Scott Danforth

    West Marine going out of business... and I can't think of anything I need!

    West Marine is selling products that cost $8-10 to have manufactured in China and Taiwan only to mark up 3-5 X Anything stainless that is polished is most likely from off shore These off-shore suppliers feed most of the marine companies.
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